Arsenal and Chelsea recorded more revenue than the rest of the division combined, with their turnover exceeding £40m. Manchester United recorded a profit of £1.34m since relaunching their senior women's team in 2018. Chelsea have lost more than £36m over the same timeframe. The WSL has seen a 75% increase in agents' fees year-on-year, with Chelsea exceeding the £1m mark last season. The financial gap between the top clubs and the rest of the league is significant, with Arsenal and Chelsea's wage bills exceeding £10m. The two clubs have invested heavily in their squads, with Chelsea signing a player in the summer of 2025 and Arsenal breaking the £1m barrier to land a player. The WSL's financial accounts will matter more in the 2026-27 campaign, with points penalties on the line for teams whose player wage bills exceed a certain threshold.
Arsenal and Chelsea Dominate Women's Super League Finances
Arsenal and Chelsea have been the most financially successful clubs in the Women's Super League, according to a review of eight seasons' worth of clubs' financial accounts. The two London clubs have left the rest of the pack behind in terms of wages and turnover.
This article was assembled with AI assistance and editorially reviewed.